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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.78, 292.16 and 57.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.78, 292.16 and 57.82 is: 86.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.78 : 292.16 = 57.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.78/292.16 = 57.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.78x = 292.16 × 57.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.78x = 16,891.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,891.23/194.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.72

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